Some people believe it is bad luck to see a hearse. Seeing, or overtaking, a hearse is neither good nor bad luck. However, it is bad luck to unexpectedly meet a hearse coming towards you. This omen is several times worse if the hearse is empty.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...